Hitesh Chauhan
IT Engineering Manager / Program Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Technology leader with expertise at the intersection of program and engineering management, driving large-scale software initiatives from strategy to execution. Skilled at aligning stakeholders, managing cross-functional programs, and leading engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions. Adept at balancing business priorities with technical execution while building high-performing, motivated teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager / Principle Architect
Innovatily Pvt Ltd
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Managed cross-functional initiatives across product, design, and engineering, ensuring timely delivery, risk mitigation, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Designed and implemented a centralized Lakehouse architecture, integrating structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data for enterprise-wide analytics.
- Consolidated siloed data sources into a single Lakehouse platform, improving data accessibility, consistency, and governance across business units.
Freelancer Architect /Senior Program Manager
Ever Service
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Established scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Spark, Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake using cloud solutions AWS and Azure reducing data processing time by 30%.
- Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.
- Applied creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges in the architectural design process.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, including site plans, elevations, sections, and details for clear communication of design intent.
Chapter Manager
Societe Generale
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Managed a portfolio of around five projects, including on-premises and cloud projects, improving delivery efficiency by 35% over three years, resulting in account expansion.
- Spearheaded end-to-end delivery of complex technology programs, aligning product roadmaps with business strategy, while leading engineering teams to execution excellence.
- Managed cross-functional initiatives across product, design, and engineering, ensuring timely delivery, risk mitigation, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Directed a team of 32 engineers, providing technical leadership, architecture guidance, and mentorship to drive scalable, high-quality software solutions.
- Balanced business priorities with engineering realities, translating requirements into actionable technical plans, and ensuring trade-offs were well communicated.
- Established Agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, and standardized reporting frameworks to improve velocity, transparency, and predictability of delivery.
- Partnered with executives and external stakeholders to define program objectives, track KPIs/OKRs, and ensure measurable business impact.
Senior Architect
IBM, Global Business Services
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Architected end-to-end telecom platform solutions, enabling seamless integration of OSS/BSS, CRM, billing, and network management systems.
- Designed scalable, cloud-native architectures to support high-volume voice, data, and messaging traffic, improving system reliability by 27%.
- Implemented real-time data pipelines for call detail records (CDR), network telemetry, and subscriber analytics, reducing latency from hours to near real-time.
- Ensured compliance with telecom security and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, lawful interception, data privacy), safeguarding customer and operational data.
- Mentored engineering teams on telecom domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, and high-availability systems.
Assistant Vice President
JPMorgan Chase
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Delivered critical projects such as risk management systems, real-time trade reporting, fraud detection, and payments modernization, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Led multiple Agile teams through the full SDLC using Scrum and SAFe frameworks, ensuring the delivery of high-priority features within scope and timelines.
- Designed and oversaw the modernization of legacy applications into cloud-native, microservices-based architectures, improving scalability and reducing operational risk.
- Drove the adoption of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automated testing, reducing release cycle time by X% and improving production stability.
- Coordinated global delivery teams across the US, EMEA, and APAC, ensuring 24/7 availability and seamless project handovers.
- Delivered critical projects such as risk management systems, real-time trade reporting, fraud detection, and payments modernization, enhancing operational efficiency.
Tech Lead
NetApp India Private (Payroll Of Trianz Holding (P) Ltd)
07.2011 - 02.2016
- Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill improvement.
- Collaborated with product managers to define technical requirements and develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Enhanced application performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing code.
- Designed and developed OLTP application solutions for NetApp storage devices using Java, Spring Boot, Cassandra, Apache Spark, and Hive, HBase.
Senior Java Developer
Etisalat Software Solutions (P) Ltd
03.2008 - 07.2011
- Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Enhanced application performance by optimizing Java code and implementing efficient algorithms.
Java Tech Support
EasyStoreCreator
07.2006 - 02.2008
- Contributed to the development of an online store creator platform. Helped to resolve various development issues. Supported the client in understanding the functionality of the product.
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications Development
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Surat, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Project management
Timeline
Program Manager / Principle Architect
Innovatily Pvt Ltd
09.2024 - 02.2025
Freelancer Architect /Senior Program Manager
Ever Service
11.2023 - 08.2024
Chapter Manager
Societe Generale
09.2020 - 10.2023
Senior Architect
IBM, Global Business Services
01.2020 - 09.2020
Assistant Vice President
JPMorgan Chase
05.2016 - 02.2019
Tech Lead
NetApp India Private (Payroll Of Trianz Holding (P) Ltd)
07.2011 - 02.2016
Senior Java Developer
Etisalat Software Solutions (P) Ltd
03.2008 - 07.2011
Java Tech Support
EasyStoreCreator
07.2006 - 02.2008
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications Development
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
04.2001 -
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